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Public Notices 07-02-26
June 30, 2026
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
CAUSE NO. 25-0235
NOTICE is hereby given that Letters Testamentary on the Estate of ROBERT
WEST were granted to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Wayne
County, Mississippi, on May 29, 2026, and all persons having claim
against said Estate are hereby notified to present their claims to the
Clerk of said Court and to have them probated and allowed within ninety
(90) days from the date of the first publication of this notice, failure
to do so will bar the claim.
WEST were granted to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Wayne
County, Mississippi, on May 29, 2026, and all persons having claim
against said Estate are hereby notified to present their claims to the
Clerk of said Court and to have them probated and allowed within ninety
(90) days from the date of the first publication of this notice, failure
to do so will bar the claim.
THIS, the 9th day of June, 2026
ESTATE OF ROBERT WEST, Deceased
MICHAEL NIX, EXECUTOR
Z.V. "Zeke" BAUCUM IV (MSB #105660)
BAUCUM LAW FIRM, PLLC
Post Office Box 306
Laurel, Mississippi 39441
Telephone (601) 699-1030
Email zbaucum@baucumlawms.com
Publish: June 18, June 25 & July 2, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SELINA MARIE LONG, DECEASED
GEORGE A. LONG, ADMINISTRATOR
NO. 2026-134
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
____________________
Letters of Administration having been granted on the 8th day of June,
2026, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned, GEORGE A. LONG, Administrator of the Estate of Selina Marie
Long, deceased, notice is hereby given to all persons having claims
against said Estate to present the same to the Clerk of this Court for
probate and registration according to law, within ninety (90) days from
the first publication of this notice, or they will be forever barred.
2026, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned, GEORGE A. LONG, Administrator of the Estate of Selina Marie
Long, deceased, notice is hereby given to all persons having claims
against said Estate to present the same to the Clerk of this Court for
probate and registration according to law, within ninety (90) days from
the first publication of this notice, or they will be forever barred.
THIS the 8th day of June, 2026
/s/ George A. Long
George A. Long,
Administrator
Publish: June 18, June 25 and July 2, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
WAYNE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF CHILD
PROTECTION SERVICES, BY ANDREA A. SANDERS, AND J.A.E, J.A.E., AND
J.A.E., MINORS, BY AND THROUGH THEIR NEXT FRIEND, ANDREA A. SANDERS,
PETITIONERS
PROTECTION SERVICES, BY ANDREA A. SANDERS, AND J.A.E, J.A.E., AND
J.A.E., MINORS, BY AND THROUGH THEIR NEXT FRIEND, ANDREA A. SANDERS,
PETITIONERS
VS.
SHACOREY LACHELLE EVERETT, CO-PETITIONER/RESPONDENT
VS.
JAQUEL HARRIS AND UNKNOWN PUTATIVE FATHER, RESPONDENTS
CIVIL ACTION NO. 25-227
CHANCERY COURT SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
TO: Shacorey Lachelle Everett, whose last known address is 34 Sand
Botton Dr, Waynesboro, Mississippi 39367, and Jaquel Harris, whose last
known address is 76 Lester Ellis Dr, Shubuta, Mississippi 39360, and
who are not to be found in the State of Mississippi on diligent inquiry
and whose post office address is not known to the Petitioners after
diligent inquiry made by said Petitioners.
Botton Dr, Waynesboro, Mississippi 39367, and Jaquel Harris, whose last
known address is 76 Lester Ellis Dr, Shubuta, Mississippi 39360, and
who are not to be found in the State of Mississippi on diligent inquiry
and whose post office address is not known to the Petitioners after
diligent inquiry made by said Petitioners.
You have been made Respondent in the suit filed in this Court by the
Wayne County Department of Child Protection Services by Andrea Sanders,
Commissioner, and J.A.E, J.A.E., and J.A.E., Minors, seeking to
terminate your parental rights as those rights relate to said minors and
demanding that the full custody, control and authority to act on behalf
of said minors be placed with the Wayne County Department of Child
Protection Services.
Wayne County Department of Child Protection Services by Andrea Sanders,
Commissioner, and J.A.E, J.A.E., and J.A.E., Minors, seeking to
terminate your parental rights as those rights relate to said minors and
demanding that the full custody, control and authority to act on behalf
of said minors be placed with the Wayne County Department of Child
Protection Services.
YOU ARE SUMMONED TO APPEAR AND DEFEND AGAINST THE AMENDED PETITION FILED
AGAINST YOU IN THIS ACTION AT 9:30 O'CLOCK A.M. ON THE 30th DAY OF JULY,
2026 IN THE COURTROOM OF THE COUNTY COURT OF WAYNE LOCATED AT 609 AZALEA
DR. IN WAYNESBORO, MISSISSIPPI, AND IN CASE OF YOUR FAILURE TO APPEAR
AND DEFEND, A JUDGMENT WILL BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF
DEMANDED IN THE PETITION.
AGAINST YOU IN THIS ACTION AT 9:30 O'CLOCK A.M. ON THE 30th DAY OF JULY,
2026 IN THE COURTROOM OF THE COUNTY COURT OF WAYNE LOCATED AT 609 AZALEA
DR. IN WAYNESBORO, MISSISSIPPI, AND IN CASE OF YOUR FAILURE TO APPEAR
AND DEFEND, A JUDGMENT WILL BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF
DEMANDED IN THE PETITION.
You are not required to file an answer or other pleading, but you may do
so if you desire.
so if you desire.
ISSUED under my hand and seal of said Court, this 1st day of June, 2026.
CHANCERY COURT CLERK OF
WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
BY: Angie Walker,
Deputy Clerk
Publish: June 25, July 2 & July 9, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
WAYNE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF CHILD
PROTECTION SERVICES, BY ANDREA A. SANDERS, AND
PROTECTION SERVICES, BY ANDREA A. SANDERS, AND
H.J.M., A MINOR, BY AND THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND, ANDREA A. SANDERS,
PETITIONERS
PETITIONERS
VS.
ADRIANNA MARIE MCLAIN, CHRISTOPHER CARR, AND UNKNOWN PUTATIVE FATHER,
RESPONDENTS
RESPONDENTS
CIVIL ACTION NO. 25-258
CHANCERY COURT SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
TO: Adrianna Marie McLain, whose last known address is 145 New Hope,
Unit 14, Ellisville, Mississippi 39437, and who is not to be found in
the State of Mississippi on diligent inquiry and whose post office
address is not known to the Petitioners after diligent inquiry made by
said Petitioners.
Unit 14, Ellisville, Mississippi 39437, and who is not to be found in
the State of Mississippi on diligent inquiry and whose post office
address is not known to the Petitioners after diligent inquiry made by
said Petitioners.
You have been made Respondent in the suit filed in this Court by the
Wayne County Department of Child Protection Services by Andrea Sanders,
Commissioner, and H.J.M., a Minor, seeking to terminate your parental
rights as those rights relate to said minor and demanding that the full
custody, control and authority to act on behalf of said minor be placed
with the Wayne County Department of Child Protection Services.
Wayne County Department of Child Protection Services by Andrea Sanders,
Commissioner, and H.J.M., a Minor, seeking to terminate your parental
rights as those rights relate to said minor and demanding that the full
custody, control and authority to act on behalf of said minor be placed
with the Wayne County Department of Child Protection Services.
YOU ARE SUMMONED TO APPEAR AND DEFEND AGAINST THE PETITION FILED AGAINST
YOU IN THIS ACTION AT 9:30 O'CLOCK A.M. ON THE 30th DAY OF JULY, 2026 IN
THE COURTROOM OF THE COUNTY COURT OF WAYNE LOCATED AT 609 AZALEA DR. IN
WAYNESBORO, MISSISSIPPI, AND IN CASE OF YOUR FAILURE TO APPEAR AND
DEFEND, A JUDGMENT WILL BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF DEMANDED
IN THE PETITION.
YOU IN THIS ACTION AT 9:30 O'CLOCK A.M. ON THE 30th DAY OF JULY, 2026 IN
THE COURTROOM OF THE COUNTY COURT OF WAYNE LOCATED AT 609 AZALEA DR. IN
WAYNESBORO, MISSISSIPPI, AND IN CASE OF YOUR FAILURE TO APPEAR AND
DEFEND, A JUDGMENT WILL BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF DEMANDED
IN THE PETITION.
You are not required to file an answer or other pleading, but you may do
so if you desire.
so if you desire.
ISSUED under my hand and seal of said Court, this 1st day of June, 2026.
CHANCERY COURT CLERK OF
WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
BY: Angie Walker,
Deputy Clerk
Publish: June 25, July 2 & July 9, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
WAYNE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF CHILD
PROTECTION SERVICES, BY ANDREA A. SANDERS, AND B.P.D., MINOR, BY AND
THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND, ANDREA A. SANDERS, PETITIONERS
PROTECTION SERVICES, BY ANDREA A. SANDERS, AND B.P.D., MINOR, BY AND
THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND, ANDREA A. SANDERS, PETITIONERS
VS.
AUNDRIA NICOLE LINDSAY AND JACOB PHILLIP DIAMOND, RESPONDENTS
CIVIL ACTION NO. 26-103
CHANCERY COURT SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
TO: Aundria Nicole Lindsay, whose last known address 209 Buford Gandy
Rd, Waynesboro, Mississippi 39367, and Jacob Phillip Diamond, who are
not to be found in the State of Mississippi on diligent inquiry and
whose post office addresses are not known to the Petitioners after
diligent inquiry made by said Petitioners.
Rd, Waynesboro, Mississippi 39367, and Jacob Phillip Diamond, who are
not to be found in the State of Mississippi on diligent inquiry and
whose post office addresses are not known to the Petitioners after
diligent inquiry made by said Petitioners.
You have been made Respondent in the suit filed in this Court by the
Wayne County Department of Child Protection Services by Andrea Sanders,
Commissioner, and B.P.D., a Minor, seeking to terminate your parental
rights as those rights relate to said minor and demanding that the full
custody, control and authority to act on behalf of said minor be placed
with the Wayne County Department of Child Protection Services.
Wayne County Department of Child Protection Services by Andrea Sanders,
Commissioner, and B.P.D., a Minor, seeking to terminate your parental
rights as those rights relate to said minor and demanding that the full
custody, control and authority to act on behalf of said minor be placed
with the Wayne County Department of Child Protection Services.
YOU ARE SUMMONED TO APPEAR AND DEFEND AGAINST PETITION FILED AGAINST YOU
IN THIS ACTION AT 9:00 O'CLOCK A.M. ON THE 30th DAY OF JULY, 2026 IN THE
COURTROOM OF THE COUNTY COURT OF WAYNE LOCATED AT 609 AZALEA DR. IN
WAYNESBORO, MISSISSIPPI, AND IN CASE OF YOUR FAILURE TO APPEAR AND
DEFEND, A JUDGMENT WILL BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF DEMANDED
IN THE PETITION.
IN THIS ACTION AT 9:00 O'CLOCK A.M. ON THE 30th DAY OF JULY, 2026 IN THE
COURTROOM OF THE COUNTY COURT OF WAYNE LOCATED AT 609 AZALEA DR. IN
WAYNESBORO, MISSISSIPPI, AND IN CASE OF YOUR FAILURE TO APPEAR AND
DEFEND, A JUDGMENT WILL BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF DEMANDED
IN THE PETITION.
You are not required to file an answer or other pleading, but you may do
so if you desire.
so if you desire.
ISSUED under my hand and seal of said Court, this 10th day of June,
2026.
2026.
CHANCERY COURT CLERK OF
WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
BY: Angie Walker,
Deputy Clerk
Publish: June 25, July 2 & July 9, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE DISSOLUTION OF THE MARRIAGE OF HUGH R. SANDERSON,
JR., AND WIFE, MERILYN SANDERSON, CO-PETITIONERS
JR., AND WIFE, MERILYN SANDERSON, CO-PETITIONERS
CAUSE NO. 2024-163
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: MERILYN SANDERSON, whose post office address and street address are
unknown after diligent search and inquiry.
unknown after diligent search and inquiry.
You have been made a Defendant in the suit filed in this Court by HUGH
SANDERSON. There are no other Defendants in this action.
SANDERSON. There are no other Defendants in this action.
You are summoned to appear and defend against said Complaint at 1:30
p.m. on the 20th day of July, 2026, in the Chancery Court Room of the
Wayne County Courthouse in Wayne County, Mississippi, and in case of
your failure to appear and defend, a Judgment will be entered against
you for the money or things demanded in the Complaint/Petition.
p.m. on the 20th day of July, 2026, in the Chancery Court Room of the
Wayne County Courthouse in Wayne County, Mississippi, and in case of
your failure to appear and defend, a Judgment will be entered against
you for the money or things demanded in the Complaint/Petition.
You are not required to file an answer or other pleading, but you may do
so if you desire.
so if you desire.
Issued under my hand and sale of said Court, this the 16th day of June,
2026.
2026.
Chancery Clerk
(SEAL)
By: Angie Walker,
Deputy Clerk
Publish: June 25, July 2 & July 9, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CURTIS LEROY EVERETT, DECEASED
LASHUNDA EVERETT, PETITIONER
CAUSE NO. 2025-201
SUMMONS
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
TO: KNOWN AND UNKNOWN HEIRS-AT-LAW OF CURTIS LEROY EVERETT, DECEASED,
and to any other persons or parties claiming any right, title or
interest in and to the Estate of Curtis Leroy Everett, deceased.
and to any other persons or parties claiming any right, title or
interest in and to the Estate of Curtis Leroy Everett, deceased.
You have been made Respondents in the suit filed in this Court by
Lashunda Everett, Petitioner.
Lashunda Everett, Petitioner.
The Petition to Determine Heirs filed against you has initiated a civil
action seeking to have Lashunda Everett, Quoterrious Worsham, and
Lashayla Worsham a/k/a Lashayla M. Wimberly adjudicated and decreed by
this Court to be the only heirs-at-law of Curtis Leroy Everett,
deceased, as fully set out in the Petition on file.
action seeking to have Lashunda Everett, Quoterrious Worsham, and
Lashayla Worsham a/k/a Lashayla M. Wimberly adjudicated and decreed by
this Court to be the only heirs-at-law of Curtis Leroy Everett,
deceased, as fully set out in the Petition on file.
YOU ARE SUMMONED TO APPEAR AND DEFEND AGAINST THE PETITION TO DETERMINE
HEIRS FILED AGAINST YOU IN THIS ACTION AT 9:00 A.M. ON THE 25TH DAY OF
AUGUST, 2026, IN THE CHANCERY COURTROOM OF THE WAYNE COUNTY COURTHOUSE,
IN WAYNESBORO, MISSISSIPPI, AND IN CASE OF YOUR FAILURE TO APPEAR AND
DEFEND, A JUDGMENT WILL BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF DEMANDED
IN THE PETITION.
HEIRS FILED AGAINST YOU IN THIS ACTION AT 9:00 A.M. ON THE 25TH DAY OF
AUGUST, 2026, IN THE CHANCERY COURTROOM OF THE WAYNE COUNTY COURTHOUSE,
IN WAYNESBORO, MISSISSIPPI, AND IN CASE OF YOUR FAILURE TO APPEAR AND
DEFEND, A JUDGMENT WILL BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF DEMANDED
IN THE PETITION.
You are not required to file an answer or other pleading, but you may do
so if you desire.
so if you desire.
ISSUED UNDER MY HAND and seal of said Court, this the 22nd day of June,
2026.
2026.
WAYNE COUNTY CHANCERY CLERK
BY: ANGIE WALKER D.C.
Publication Dates: 07/02/2026; 07/09/2026; 07/16/2026
BEFORE THE STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF MISSISSIPPI
RE: PETITION OF VENTURE OIL & GAS, INC. TO APPROVE THE PLUGGING OF THE
BOE 16-14 WELL NO. 1 LOCATED IN SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 8 NORTH, RANGE 6
WEST, WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, IN THE SOUTH WINCHESTER FIELD, AS AN
EXCEPTION TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF STATEWIDE RULE 28, AND OBTAIN RELATED
RELIEF
BOE 16-14 WELL NO. 1 LOCATED IN SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 8 NORTH, RANGE 6
WEST, WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, IN THE SOUTH WINCHESTER FIELD, AS AN
EXCEPTION TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF STATEWIDE RULE 28, AND OBTAIN RELATED
RELIEF
DOCKET NO. 249-2026-D
PUBLIC NOTICE
To all owners, operators and persons interested in Wayne County,
Mississippi and in the following described lands:
Mississippi and in the following described lands:
Section 16, Township 8 North, Range 6 West, Wayne County, Mississippi
TAKE NOTICE that VENTURE OIL & GAS, INC. ("Venture") has filed a
Petition with the State Oil and Gas Board of Mississippi in the
above-referenced docket requesting that the Board grant the following
relief: approve the plugging of the BOE 16-14 Well No. 1 (the
"Well") as an exception to the otherwise applicable plugging
requirements of Statewide Rule 28 and grant such other relief as set
forth in the Petition. The Well is located at a surface location that
is 606 feet South of the North line and 1999 feet East of the West line
of Section 16, Township 8 North, Range 6 West, and a bottom hole
location that is 600 feet North of the South line and 1468 feet East of
the West line, all in Section 16, Township 8 North, Range 6 West, Wayne
County, Mississippi, in South Winchester Field. The manner in which the
Well is to be plugged is set forth in the Petition filed in this Docket.
Petition with the State Oil and Gas Board of Mississippi in the
above-referenced docket requesting that the Board grant the following
relief: approve the plugging of the BOE 16-14 Well No. 1 (the
"Well") as an exception to the otherwise applicable plugging
requirements of Statewide Rule 28 and grant such other relief as set
forth in the Petition. The Well is located at a surface location that
is 606 feet South of the North line and 1999 feet East of the West line
of Section 16, Township 8 North, Range 6 West, and a bottom hole
location that is 600 feet North of the South line and 1468 feet East of
the West line, all in Section 16, Township 8 North, Range 6 West, Wayne
County, Mississippi, in South Winchester Field. The manner in which the
Well is to be plugged is set forth in the Petition filed in this Docket.
TAKE NOTICE that the above and foregoing matter will be heard at the
regular August 2026 meeting of the Board to be held at 9:00 o'clock
a.m. on August 19, 2026 at 500 Greymont Avenue, Suite E, Jackson,
Mississippi 39202, at which time and place all interested parties may
appear and contest said matter.
regular August 2026 meeting of the Board to be held at 9:00 o'clock
a.m. on August 19, 2026 at 500 Greymont Avenue, Suite E, Jackson,
Mississippi 39202, at which time and place all interested parties may
appear and contest said matter.
If you intend to contest the docket or request a continuance, you must
notify the Board and Petitioner's representative of your intention in
writing not later than 5:00 o'clock p.m. on Tuesday, August 11, 2026
(seven (7) days prior to the date stated above for the hearing).
notify the Board and Petitioner's representative of your intention in
writing not later than 5:00 o'clock p.m. on Tuesday, August 11, 2026
(seven (7) days prior to the date stated above for the hearing).
Failure to so notify the Board and Petitioner shall be a waiver of your
right to contest or request continuance.
right to contest or request continuance.
You are advised that the Board may adopt orders concerning a petition
which may differ from the relief requested by Petitioner, and the Board
will enter such order or orders as in its judgment may be appropriate in
accordance with the evidence presented.
which may differ from the relief requested by Petitioner, and the Board
will enter such order or orders as in its judgment may be appropriate in
accordance with the evidence presented.
STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF MISSISSIPPI
By: /s/ JESSE NEW
State Oil and Gas Board Supervisor
PREPARED BY:
Glenn Gates Taylor (MBN 7453)
Ian Austin (MBN 104584)
COPELAND, COOK, TAYLOR & BUSH, P.A.
600 Concourse, Suite 200
1076 Highland Colony Parkway
P. O. Box 6020
Ridgeland, Mississippi 39158
601-856-7200
601-856-7626 (facsimile)
ATTORNEYS FOR PETITIONER
Publish: July 2, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MABLE EARL HUNDLEY, DECEASED
JULIUS HUNDLEY AND KYLA HUNDLEY, PETITIONERS
NO. 2026-145
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
_____________________
Letters of Administration having been granted on the 26th day of June,
2026, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned, JULIUS HUNDLEY AND KYLA HUNDLEY, Joint Administrators of
the Estate of Mable Earl Hundley, deceased, notice is hereby given to
all persons having claims against said Estate to present the same to the
Clerk of this Court for probate and registration according to law,
within ninety (90) days from the first publication of this notice, or
they will be forever barred.
2026, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned, JULIUS HUNDLEY AND KYLA HUNDLEY, Joint Administrators of
the Estate of Mable Earl Hundley, deceased, notice is hereby given to
all persons having claims against said Estate to present the same to the
Clerk of this Court for probate and registration according to law,
within ninety (90) days from the first publication of this notice, or
they will be forever barred.
THIS the 26th day of June, 2026
/s/ Julius Hundley
JULIUS HUNDLEY,
JOINT ADMINISTRATOR
/s/ Kyla Hundley
KYLA HUNDLEY,
JOINT ADMINISTRATOR
Publish: July 2, July 9 & July 16, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHNNIE LEE BLAKELY, DECEASED
CAUSE NO: 2025-188
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
Letters of Administration having been granted on the 25th day of
September, 2025, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to
the undersigned Administrator upon the Estate of Johnnie Lee Blakely,
deceased, notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against
said estate to present the same to the clerk of this court for probate
and registration according to the law within ninety (90) days from the
first publication of this notice or they will be forever barred.
September, 2025, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to
the undersigned Administrator upon the Estate of Johnnie Lee Blakely,
deceased, notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against
said estate to present the same to the clerk of this court for probate
and registration according to the law within ninety (90) days from the
first publication of this notice or they will be forever barred.
This the 22nd day of June, 2026.
/s/ BY: ARTHUR RAY FROST
ARTHUR RAY FROST
Administrator of the Estate of Johnnie Lee Blakely
Prepared By:
KATHRYN D. CLAY
Ms Bar # 102160
DICKERSON & DICKERSON, INC.
705 Chickasawhay Street
Waynesboro, Mississippi 39367
601-735-2773 Phone
601-735-5345 Facsimile
Publish: July 2, July 9 & July 16, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHNNIE LEE BLAKELY, DECEASED
CAUSE NO: 2025-188
RULE 81 SUMMONS
TO: ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS-AT-LAW OF JOHNNIE LEE BLAKLEY, WHOSE NAMES
ARE KNOWN OR UNKNOWN.
ARE KNOWN OR UNKNOWN.
NOTICE TO DEFENDANTS
THE NOTICE WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THIS SUMMONS IS IMPORTANT AND YOU MUST
TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS.
TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS.
You are summoned to appear and defend against said notice at 1:30 p.m.,
on the 3rd day of August, 2026, in the courtroom of the Wayne County
Chancery Courthouse at Waynesboro, Mississippi. In case of your failure
to appear and defend, a judgment will be entered against you for the
money or other things demanded in the petition.
on the 3rd day of August, 2026, in the courtroom of the Wayne County
Chancery Courthouse at Waynesboro, Mississippi. In case of your failure
to appear and defend, a judgment will be entered against you for the
money or other things demanded in the petition.
The petition on file with the Chancery Court of Wayne County describes
the nature of the action filed against you. You are not required to
file an answer or other pleading, but you may do so if you desire. If
you desire to file an answer, a copy thereof should be served upon the
Kathryn D. Clay, 705 Chickasawhay Street, Waynesboro, Mississippi,
39367.
the nature of the action filed against you. You are not required to
file an answer or other pleading, but you may do so if you desire. If
you desire to file an answer, a copy thereof should be served upon the
Kathryn D. Clay, 705 Chickasawhay Street, Waynesboro, Mississippi,
39367.
Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this the 24th day of
June, A.D., 2026.
June, A.D., 2026.
JEREMY CARR
Wayne County Chancery Clerk
By: LAVERENE EVERETTE
Deputy Clerk
Publish: July 2, July 9 & July 16, 2026
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